The protests nationwide have also hit Kempton Park and motorists are advised to avoid the area surrounding Pretoria and Plane roads.

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The Express is on the scene where protesters are burning rubble and litter.

The road has been closed off on Pretoria Road, between Albatross Street and CR Swart Drive.

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In a statement released by Gauteng Government, spokesperson Vuyo Mhaga said the provincial government remains concerned about the impact of the protests on the provision of services in Gauteng.

“The volatile environment resulted in people struggling to get to their places of employment due to limited access, and services being disrupted across the province. To this end, some provincial government services, including vaccination sites in the affected areas, have had to temporarily close due to safety concerns by both the staff and members of the public. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams are also experiencing difficulty in responding to distress calls in communities due to limited access.

“The situation is being assessed by the provincial law enforcement agencies who are now being assisted by the South African National Defence Force,” sated Mhaga.

This is what is happening in Kempton Park now pic.twitter.com/w7Q8ubVSix

— hlabirwa a ngwato (@Obedmakgeru) July 12, 2021

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This is what is happening in Kempton Park now pic.twitter.com/w7Q8ubVSix

— hlabirwa a ngwato (@Obedmakgeru) July 12, 2021

Kempton Park pic.twitter.com/N90uFFl7QC

— Zakeo (@zakoo6) July 12, 2021

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Looters now closing off Pretoria road Kempton Park

— Lesiba Langa (@LesibaLanga12) July 12, 2021